Play A Way Nursery & Pre-School food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Medway
Play A Way Nursery & Pre-School holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Play A Way Nursery & Pre-School was inspected on 22 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Unit E, Jenkins Dale, Chatham, ME4 5RD
How it compares in Medway
That puts Play A Way Nursery & Pre-School among the 1,576 places in Medway holding top marks, 80% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,576 | 80% | ← Play A Way Nursery & Pre-School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 280 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 74 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 24 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 174 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Play A Way Nursery & Pre-School none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Play A Way Nursery & Pre-School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asia Express Fast Food Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 195 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| Arena Lounge Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 November 2023 |
| Best Foods Center Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| Boosta Vape And Shisha Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Brand Cakez Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Arena Food Centre Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
| Benjamin Rabbit Nursery Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
Questions about Play A Way Nursery & Pre-School
What is Play A Way Nursery & Pre-School's food hygiene rating?
Play A Way Nursery & Pre-School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Medway Council on 22 June 2026.
Is Play A Way Nursery & Pre-School safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Play A Way Nursery & Pre-School last inspected?
Play A Way Nursery & Pre-School was last inspected on 22 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Medway Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Play A Way Nursery & Pre-School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Play A Way Nursery & Pre-School compare to other places in Medway?
80% of the 1,964 rated food businesses in Medway hold the top rating of 5, and Play A Way Nursery & Pre-School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Medway Council inspects Play A Way Nursery & Pre-School and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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